Description
Cheesy Mexican Burrito Casserole brings comfort and zest to dinner tables with layers of spicy ground beef, tortillas, and melted cheese. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, promising a satisfying meal that will transport you straight to the heart of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package large flour tortillas
Sauce and Binding Ingredients:
- 1 can cream of chicken soup
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup milk
Seasoning and Garnish:
- 1 packet taco seasoning
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup salsa
- 1 can black beans, drained
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: 1/4 cup chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and thoroughly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish to prevent sticking.
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it into crumbly pieces until no pink remains.
- Drain excess fat from the beef, then sprinkle taco seasoning, chili powder, and garlic powder into the meat, stirring to distribute evenly and develop rich flavors.
- Incorporate drained black beans into the seasoned meat mixture, allowing the flavors to meld together for 2-3 minutes.
- In a separate mixing bowl, whisk together cream of chicken soup, sour cream, and milk until smooth and creamy.
- Layer the bottom of the baking dish with torn tortilla pieces, creating a slightly overlapping base.
- Spread half of the meat and bean mixture directly over the tortilla layer, ensuring even coverage.
- Pour half of the creamy soup mixture over the meat, allowing it to seep between the layers.
- Sprinkle a generous amount of shredded cheddar cheese across the surface.
- Repeat the layering process with remaining tortillas, meat mixture, cream sauce, and cheese.
- Top the casserole with diced tomatoes, salsa, and remaining cheese.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes until cheese is golden and bubbly.
- Let the casserole rest for 5-7 minutes after removing from oven to set.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and optional cilantro before serving hot.
Notes
- Make tortilla pieces smaller for easier serving and more even distribution throughout the casserole.
- Choose low-fat cream of chicken soup and reduced-fat cheese to create a lighter version of this hearty dish.
- Consider using ground turkey instead of beef for a leaner protein option that maintains the same delicious flavor profile.
- Prepare the casserole ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking, allowing flavors to develop more intensely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg